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Weighing in on mental health, substance use to watch.” He noted that for those struggling with addiction, drugs are Several experts on mental used as a temporary solution to health, substance abuse and problems in their lives. And with addiction spoke with the Herald so many people losing their jobs last week about the pandemic’s amid the pandemic, anxiety is impacts on these issues, ahead high. “When you’ re going of a webinar this through it like that, Saturday that will where you lose a job be hosted by Cathoor you’re having lic Health’s Mercy trouble financially,” Medical Center in Dodge said, “there’s Rockville Centre. a lot more fuel to the T h e w e b i n a r, fire for yourself to titled “Covid-19: The fall into depression Hidden Impact on or negative attitudes Mental Health, Subthat will lead you to stance Abuse and DR. DAVID picking up again.” Addiction,” is “One of the key FlomENhAFt scheduled for 10 elements of why Outpatient Behavioral self-help and these a.m. to noon. Steven Dodg e, Health Clinic kinds of presentafounder and chief tions are so imporexecutive officer of tant is that we’re the SLATE Project — Saving trying to build community,” said Lives from Addition through Dr. David Flomenhaft, who overTreatment and Education — sees the Outpatient Behavioral which provides addiction educa- Health Clinic in Garden City. He tion and support, spoke about added that after a period of more the difficulty people have recov- than a year now of isolating to ering from addiction when they preserve our health and others’, can’t meet in person for 12-step people miss being around one programs. “I saw a lot of differ- another. ent people try to do the Zoom The pandemic, Flomenhaft meetings and gave it their best said, has given us so many negashot, but didn’t see success in it,” Dodge said. “So that was difficult Continued on page 3

By tom CARRozzA tcarrozza@liherald.com

Courtesy office of Assemblywoman Judy Griffin

Welcoming a new business to town The village and the Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting outside Village Hall on March 29 to congratulate and welcome Cardinal Financial to Rockville Centre. Mayor Francis Murray was joined by elected officials, including village trustees and State Assemblywoman Judy Griffin.

RVC Little League bounces back Despite new protocols, interest remains high By tom CARRozzA tcarrozza@liherald.com

After a year-long hiatus, the Rockville Centre Little League is scheduled to return in just a few weeks’ time. The resumption of baseball will help bring a modicum of normality to village residents and their children, although during games the dugouts and bleachers will look a bit different in the interest of ensuring the

safety of athletes and parents alike. The instructional division for 6-year-olds, which usually consists of 100 or so children going from station to station, learning the basics of the game from trainers, will not take place this year because of the challenges of social distancing. A similar division for girls’ softball has been canceled for the same reason, which means the league will lose about 200 kids

who would normally register: A league that normally numbers around 735 will be reduced to a maximum of 535. Pat McGuire, the league registrar and information officer, said it is expected to register around 500 children this season. During a pre-registration period from February 1 to March 31 to gauge interest, league officials were pleasantly surprised to see 460 Continued on page 3

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OBITUARIES

Ellen Sullivan dies at 96

Elizabeth Anne Krol, 64, dies

Pat Kriss said her mother was a child Rockville Centre resident Ellen J. Sullivan died on March 28 at home, sur- of the Great Depression, and that her rounded by her loving family. She was experiences growing up in that era helped her learn to save money and food, 96. teaching her children how to The eldest child of Ella adapt to hard times. and Joseph O’Grady, she was Sullivan clipped coupons a resident of Rockville Cenand managed to keep a famitre for 65 years. ly of seven clothed and fed on Sullivan graduated from only $50 a week. Kriss said Cortland Teachers College in her mother was proud to see 1946 after years of taking the her daughter become a teachlong bus ride from Great er in Rockville Centre and, Neck to Cortland back and eventually, the executive forth. This was also during a director of Nassau County t i m e wh e n f e w wo m e n Council of School Superinattended four-year colleges. tendents. She worked as a teacher in Ellen Sullivan Besides by Kriss, Sullivan the Franklin Square School is survived by her children, District prior to settling Ellen Moleno, Paul Sullivan, Kevin Sullidown and starting a family. Family, friends and church — these van and Kathy Jordan. She was a cherwere three constants in Sullivan’s life. ished grandmother to Kristine, Frank, She was active in the community as a Matthew and Michael. She was a loving member of the Nassau Women’s League, and devoted wife to Paul J. Sullivan for St. Agnes Mothers’ Club, St. Agnes Rosa- more than 44 years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be ry Altar Society and served on the St. Agnes Elementary School Board, bowl- made in Sullivan’s memory to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, ing leagues and bridge groups. She most enjoyed spending time with or AFTD. Services were held at Glynn’s Funeral her family at her East Marion home and Malibu Beach Club and loved travel and Home and funeral services were held at a glass of Moscato. Sullivan was always St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre on April 7. relaxed and positive.

Elizabeth Anne Krol, of Rockville ten years and being involved in many community events, whether it was Centre, died on March 9. She was 64. school functions for St. She was born to Joseph Agnes or the Recreation CenLaFlare and Mary Jewel Dickinson on Nov. 19, 1956 in ter. Rockville Centre. She graduShe was immensely proud ated from Garden City High of her family and leaves School in 1974 and received a behind nothing but beautiful Bachelor of Arts in English memories. Her children and from the College of Mount grandchildren were the light Saint Vincent in 1978. of her life and brought her Krol lived in Rockville much joy. Centre since 1984, where she Krol is survived by three raised three children. She children, John Paul, Justin was an accomplished cook Elizabeth Anne Krol and Mary Kathleen; her sisand baker and ran a catering ters, Mary Ellen and Patricompany with her predecia; and her brother, Joseph. ceased best friend, Paula Geremia. She is also survived by two grandchilKrol was a staple in the community, dren, Lily Ava Krol and Caleb Ridley serving as library board president for Krol.

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RVC Little League ready for action

athletes sign up. The enthusiastic response was a welcome development, because other Little Leagues in surrounding communities such as East Rockaway, Lynbrook and Oceanside have had to merge their leagues due to declining interest in baseball or conflicts with other sports. “Rockville Centre Little League is about playing with your friends and having fun,” McGuire said. “It’s not about getting yourself ready for a college scholarship.” In the field, baseball lends itself to social distancing, but the crowding of players in the dugout and fans in the stands is another matter. At some locations, like Lister Field, on South Park Avenue, or Hickey Field, on Sunrise Highway, the dugout will extend into the stands to provide enough distancing for players, and parents will watch PaT McGuiRe from the outfield. McGuire worked with village officials to Executive board, make sure all attendees would RVC Little League be safe. The league usually has both teenage umpires and older, professional umpires, but this year only the latter will call games. “We hate to do that, but we have to have more of an adult presence to keep the order,” McGuire said. Umpires will also make sure players and coaches in the dugouts are wearing masks at all times. Masks won’t be required for players in the field, but batters, catchers and umpires will wear masks around home plate. One of the league’s managers, Kieran Conlon, said

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t was very surprising to us that that many signed up, and it lets us know that these parents and kids are ready to go.

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The RVC LiTTLe League, pictured in 2017, registered young athletes for the 2021 season up until last Sunday. he has seen “the good, the bad and the ugly” when it comes to the way other leagues have been managed during the pandemic, because his two sons play in travel leagues. Conlon said he was confident, however, in the steps Rockville Centre has taken, from the extension of the dugouts to disinfecting baseballs and catchers’ equip-

ment. With the registration numbers looking good for the return to play, McGuire said he was excited to get things going, and he believed everyone else was, too. “It was very surprising to us that that many signed up,” he said, “and it lets us know that these parents and kids are ready to go.”

Experts to discuss mental health at Mercy continued from front page tive things to think about constantly that it is affecting both our physical and mental health. “We spent a lot more time sleeping, sitting and taking in media,” he said, “and that inactivity has worsened negative thought processes.” With better weather and more widely available vaccinations, however, people can be more active and be around one another again. “We’re social creatures,” he said. “We need community.” Flomenhaft said there had been a 30 percent increase in the use of telehealth services from 2019 to 2020, which brought help from afar directly to patients. Not being in the room with your care provider, however, complicates the usual process of recovery from addiction or a mental health problem. “The pandemic changed the landscape of health care,” he said. Anthony Rizzuto, founder and executive director of Families in Support of Treatment, said the country has seen increases in suicide attempts, domestic violence, child abuse and marital discord during the pandemic, at the same time that hospital beds became scarce for those seeking help with mental illness. Without the ability to take people in who are suffering from addiction, Rizzuto said, it is extremely difficult to meet the need and to help those people overcome their challenges. Zoom has been a great tool to fill some of that need, but Rizzuto acknowledged that it is far from a perfect replacement for inperson meetings. “There’s a lot that is said in a group in non-verbal communication that I can’t pick up in a Zoom meeting,” he said. Nonetheless, he said, if there had been no remote options over the course of the past year, things could have been much worse for people in recovery. To register for Saturday’s conversation, residents can email Gloria.Disciullo@chsli.org or call (516) 705-2618.

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MeRCy MediCaL CenTeR will host a webinar on mental health and substance use on Saturday.

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aCTivisTs gaThered in front of State Sen. Todd Kaminsky’s office to encourage the senator to support the Climate and Community Investment Act.

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Climate activists rally to make polluters pay By Tom Carrozza tcarrozza@liherald.com

Activists and community leaders rallied in front of State Senator Todd Kaminsky’s office on April 7 to encourage the senator to support the recently introduced New York Climate and Community Investment Act, or Senate Bill 4264A.

The bill being pushed by New York progressives aims to create jobs through the expansion of clean and renewable energy. The dozen or so activists in attendance chanted “Pass the CCIA, make polluters pay,” and shared their reasons for coming out to call attention to the bill. Environmental Scientist Jerry Rivers, of Roosevelt, recalled losing five friends to

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events and activities

community update Monday, April 19

Post-Holocaust Memoir by Esther Safran Foer. This program will take place via Zoom through the RVC Library at 2:30 p.m. Registration required.

Tiny Tots! Come down to the Center for Science Teaching & Learning to create memories as your child does everything from crafting to finger painting ro petting one of the many live animals on site. 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday, April 23 Film Fan Fridays Join film historian Max Alvarez for his stylish look at some of the most brilliant and stunning title sequences designed by master artists. This program will take place via Zoom through the RVC Library at 2 p.m.

Meditation with MaryClare MaryClare Chiofalo leads a meditation class through the Rockville Centre Public Library that is designed to help participants destress, relax and focus. Registration required, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, April 20

Saturday, April 24

Yoga with Joe

Springtime Exploration Hike Come to the Center for Science Teaching and Learning at Tanglewood Preserve for a family hike. Registration required, 2 p.m.

Certified yoga instructor Joe Cilmi leads the class designed to accommodate the needs of people who may have difficulty with more traditional approaches. Registration required. At the Rockville Centre Library, 12:15 p.m.

The Rogarshevsky Family Tenement Apartment Join a virtual tour of the tenement apartment of the Rogarshevsky family, a Jewish-American family from Lithuania who lived at 97 Orchard Street in the 1910s. This program will take place using Zoom through the RVC Library. Registration required, 2 p.m.

Reshaping Unconscious Bias Dr. Penny Stern from Northwell Health will illustrate the prevalence of unconscious bias and how to increase the conscious awareness of the factors influencing decision-making. This program will take place via Zoom through the RVC Library. Registration required, 7 p.m.

By the Book Host Sarah Siegel will lead a discussion of Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell. This program will take place via Zoom through the RVC Library. Registration required, 7 p.m.

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Read and discuss with your friends The Rockville Centre Public Library is hosting non-fiction and short story discussion groups via Zoom. and library staff member Rob Siegel in a discussion about what everyone is currently watching on television, through the Rockville Centre Public Library. The discussion will take place over Zoom and registration is required. The link will be emailed one hour prior to the 7:30 p.m. start time.

Wednesday, Apr. 21 Simply Stronger Enhance strength and flexibility in this popular exercise led by highly motivational, certified instructor Marilyn Bunger through the Rockville Centre Library, 9:30 a.m.

Mother’s Center Circle (Live on Zoom) A great way to connect with other moms. At each meeting facilitators

help moms to connect on the joys and challenges of motherhood and support each other through their own journeys. This program will take place via Zoom from the RVC Library from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Current Events discussion Stay up-to-date with current affairs and discuss what’s on your mind with facilitator Richard Skolnik, through the Rockville Centre Public Library. The discussion will take place over Zoom and registration is required. The link will be emailed one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. start time.

Craft Chat with Shelley Leibson Calling crafters, knitters, and chocheters! Come together via Zoom through the RVC Library and bring your projects to share, work on, and talk about. Reg-

Shred-a-thon Signature Premier Properties is holding a shred-a-thon from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 1 at their Rockville Centre office, located at 75 Seaman Ave.

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Thursday, April 22 Chef Rob: Stuffed Salmon Chef Rob prepares stuffed salmon with lump crabmeat, spinach, and roasted red peppers, through the Rockville Centre Library, 10 a.m. The recipe and link will be provided upon registration.

Short Story Discussion Mindy Margot will lead a disucssion of Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx and Love by Grace Palely. This program will take place via Zoom through the RVC Library at 1 p.m. Registration required.

Non-Fiction Book Discussion Eileen Farrell will lead a discussion of I Want You to Know We’re Still Here: A

HAviNg AN EvENT? Items on the Community Update pages are listed free of charge. The Herald welcomes listings of upcoming events, community meetings and items of public interest. All submissions should include date, time and location of the event, cost, and a contact name and phone number. Submissions can be emailed to rvceditor@liherald.com

Martin Barre performs classic Jethro Tull at Molloy College’s Madison Theater on April 17 at 4 p.m. The Experience Vineyard Church is hosting a youth hangout on April 18 at 9:20 a.m. Wine and Design is hosting a professionally guided painting session April 24 at 1 p.m. Shott is hosting a mini photo session at Morgan Days Park on April 25 at 9 a.m. Signature Premier Properties is offering a Shred-A-Thon for old documents on May 1 at 2:30 p.m.

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Students named to honor, high honor rolls Sergio M. Rosa Dominic P. Rossiello Brendan P. Russell Maggie E. Russell Delia P. Ryan Maeve R. Ryan Antonio D. Salazar Ava L. Seidenstein Sofia H. Shakham Jack Shrimpton Emma C. Sitterly Natalia Skrodzki Grace E. Slade Madeline C. Steere James J. Sullivan IV Sophia R. Swain Jude S. Taran Ronan J. Tarpey Sarah D. Tear Avery J. Testa Leann E. Truesdell Allana H. Turner Alex J. Vargas Sofia R. Vargas Derek S. Villalta Jillian R. Waller Liam M. Wang Michael Ward

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Andre A. James Isabelle K. Jocelyn Cayla A. Katz Jacqueline T. Kearns Kieran J. Kenny Griffin J. King Ryan J. King Emily M. Koluch Jordan E. Koziarz Michael J. Kramer Julia M. Kufta Kristen M. Lane Bernadette T. Lee Noah P. Leff Owen A. Lennon Riley Levine Jack W. Lozito Thomas J. Luvin Anne E. Madden Luke J. Maier Isabelle M. Maina Madelyn S. Maina Olivia Yao Hua Maliner Trevor D. Marigliano Paul A. Marquardt Jake A. Martin Olivier G. Martineau Matthew A. Mata Iyanna V. Mateo Mylie J. McCabe Erin G. McCarthy Lily A. McGrath Morgan L. McKenna Molly R. McKeough Sean M. McManus Sydney E. McManus Aidan F. Medeiros John J. Medidha Michael A. Melkonian Kayleigh K. Miller Margaret F. Miller Griffin D. Mills Matthew T. Monroy Caitlin A. Mullen Patrick M. Mullin Emma C. Murphy Kyla Murphy Michael J. Muscarella Robert B. Namnum Stephen G. Nelson Bianca M. Onorato Nicholas J. Papadopulos Ava G. Parker Ava G. Paternostro Alyson L. Paulino Giulianna D. Pefanis Fiona L. Pennecke Alissa J. Petrone Juliette A. Piccola Samantha F. Prezioso Noelle E. Prince Thomas J. Puccio Sean C. Quirk Lucy A. Reardon Emma G. Reid Kelsie E. Reinholdt Pierce M. Roach-Fleming Christopher Rodriguez Jaylein V. Rodriguez

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writing and special sections.” The Herald Community Newspapers took home 26 honors in the annual New Special Sections/Niche York Press Association’s Better Newspa- Publication — Newsprint The East Meadow Herald was honored per Contest, which attracted more than 2,400 of entries from 151 newspapers for the Heralds’ K-Kids special section, a across the state this year. The Heralds’ sis- kindergarten yearbook, with photos of ter paper, The Riverdale Press, earned each class from within the East Meadow eight accolades, bringing the total for Rich- School District. Honorees included Karen Bloom, Photo ner Communications Inc. publications to Editor Christina Daly, Rhonda Glickman 34, a record showing. The contest includes both weekly and and Creative Director Jeff Negrin. Judges wrote, “It is visually overwhelmd a i ly n ew s p ap e r s. Aw a rd s we re announced virtually on Zoom Friday. The ing, but given the subject matter, that Heralds earned a variety of awards, seems appropriate.” including both editorial and advertising Best Online Static Ad honors. The Heralds were recognized for an “In a year when trusted local news proved to be more important than ever,” online multiple-ad page called Make Your said Stuart Richner, publisher of Herald House a Home. Jeff Negrin designed the Community Newspapers, “our team once ad, and Sales Director Lori Berger develagain rose to the occasion, providing Long oped the concept. Ju d g e s w r o t e, Island communities “This is one terrific with the information a d — s o m e b o dy they most needed. deserves special recCongratulations to ognition for a great all of our editors, idea extremely well reporters, designers, executed.” account representatives, pressroom staff Spot News and business leadPhotography ers.” The Merrick HerHeralds Executive ald was recognized Editor Scott Brinton for Scott Brinton’s said, “2020 was, no two-pa g e photo doubt, one heck of a spread of the Black difficult year, but the Lives Matter protests Herald team showed in Merrick and Bellincredible grit in putmore last June. ting out top-quality Ju d g e s w r o t e, newspapers, week Brian Stieglitz/Herald “These photos of a after week under the EditOR BRiAN StiEglitz received a Black Lives Matter most difficult of cir- first-place honor for Feature Photo for march capture the cumstances.” this endearing image. determination, ferMichael Bologna, vor and peaceful vice president of operations, added, “When our peers recog- camaraderie of protesters. Unlike many nize excellence in all aspects our organiza- photographers, [Brinton] got into the tion, it really means a lot. I’m proud of our crowds, allowing the faces of participants to tell their story.” entire team.” Here’s a rundown of how the Heralds Best Obituaries did: The Sea Cliff-Glen Head Herald was honored for Associate Editor Mike Conn’s First Place obituaries on teacher Ed Smith and artist Advertising Excellence The Long Beach Herald was recognized Tom Malloy. Judges wrote, “These obituaries immein this very competitive category for a diately transport you to a day in the life of variety of newspapers and special sections a person who has, sadly, died . . . This work that were submitted for the contest. Rhonwas real journalism: interviews, research da Glickman and Karen Bloom coordinate advertising and special sections, respec- and carving out the story with aplomb. tively. Several advertising account execu- Excellent job. “ tives contributed to the win in this category. “Winning first place for Advertising Excellence takes an awesome sales, administration, art and production team,” Rhonda Glickman, the Heralds’ vice president for advertising sales, said. “We won this award together, and I couldn’t be prouder.” Judges wrote, “This publication does a great job of coordinating the advertising with the editorial; the two complemented each other both in layout and design. There are also many unique forms of advertising happening in this publication, including premium placements, advertorials that are designed with strong copy

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The East Meadow Herald was honored for a front-page photo taken by Brian Stieglitz last March of 3-year-old Ropper Thompson dueling with balloon swords with cook Steve LaSala at an East Meadow Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast. Stieglitz was then the East Meadow editor, and is now the editor of the Wantagh and Seaford Heralds. Judges wrote, “Runaway winner for the division. Great moment found at an event. Love the face reaction.”

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HERAldS ExEcutivE EditOR Scott Brinton earned first place for Spot News Photography for his photo essay on the Black Lives Matter protests in Merrick last June.

Second Place Feature Story: Nakeem Grant, Malverne-West Hempstead Herald Best House Ad: Jeff Negrin, Wantagh Herald Best Headlines: Alyssa Seidman, Bellmore Herald

News Story: Mike Smollins, LynbrookEast Rockaway Herald Best Large Space Ad: Mona Waitzman, Sea Cliff/Glen Cove Herald Best Online Static Ad: Craig White, Glen Cove Herald

third Place Sports Action Photo: Brian Ballweg, Glen Cove Herald Best Column: Scott Brinton, Merrick Herald Best Editorials: Scott Brinton, Merrick Herald Spot News Coverage: Scott Brinton, Bridget Downes Andrew Garcia, Ronny Reyes, Alyssa Seidman, Darwin Yanes, Merrick Herald

Feature Photo: Christina Daly, Long Beach Herald Graphic Illustration: Christina Daly, Oyster Bay Herald Best Online Static Ad: Craig White, Oceanside-Island Park Herald

Honorable Mention Rookie Reporter of the Year: Jennifer Corr, Glen Cove Herald Sports Feature Photo: Anthony Hughes, Oyster Bay Herald Sports Action Photo: Anthony Hughes, Rockville Centre Herald

Coverage of Local Government: Laura Lane, Oyster Bay Herald Best Large Space Ad: Jeff Negrin, Seaford Herald Sports Action Photo: Jeff Wilson, Baldwin Herald

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Students named to honor, high honor rolls Jovel A. Velasquez Nicolas Vergara Ryan T. Walsh Owen R. West Matthew J. Young Richard W. Zamor

South Side H.S. Grade 10 Honor Roll Logan M. Bath Vanessa N. Burgie Nicholas B. Cardi Michael Spencer Davis Michael G. Genovese Liam J. Hosey Nicholas J. Jahn Sile A. Kelly Jacob D. Lennon Jack Nevill Thomas M. OKeeffe William P. Ryan Mary-Elizabeth P. Serrao Melanie P. Sniffin Joseph P. Spinelli Robert M. Wettstein

South Side H.S. Grade 10 High Honor Roll Elias F. Acosta Darcy B. Aguirre Abigail S. Altman Evan G. Aramayo Alice M. Araneo Ava R. Aranki Drew M. Aromiskis Kelsie L. Backus Taylor N. Baetens Bridget M. Barrett Hannah R. Barshak Julia E. Basile Graham W. Batkin Christopher Bechtle Jr. Jacquelyn E. Bee Gavin J. Belling Spencer M. Bernabeu Timothy J. Beyrer James A. Bivona Cara S. Bo Mark A. Bo Michael A. Bo Annie N. Bochilo Christopher K. Bohan Sarah E. Borruso Ava L. Boyens Sean J. Britt Jack H. Brown Rolph F. Brutus Owen R. Byrne Thomas J. Cedrone Ayush Chanda Shudi Chanda Loren S. Clark Keira E. Coico Isabella M. Coles Cameron R. Coletti

Ava E. Collins Maggie R. Colvin Edward F. Conley Maureen Conley Katherine M. Connors Jamie R. Cook Catherine G. Coyne Hailey A. Daitch Matthew A. Devares Michael J. DiFrancisca Sofia R. DiMarco Olivia M. DiSarlo James F. Doherty Matthew P. Downing Hailey F. Duca Tobey E. Dwyer Samantha L. Espiritu Kate E. Faherty Alexandra L. Fanuzzi Hailey N. Ferraro-Reich Jalen X. Ferrens Stella Grace Franco Stella Morgan Franco Henri D. Francois Darrah E. Gamberg Joshua W. Garelle Thomas Gentile Alexander A. Gonzalez Gavin A. Goodlad Jake H. Greene Demmerle P. Hamel Joseph W. Hart Brian T. Hendry Mackenzie K. Hill Ava G. Hineman Thomas J. Hubschman Ava E. Iacobellis Ava M. Kelly Logan E. Kelly Christopher R. Kenny Melanie B. Koren Faith M. Laurie Sydney D. Levine Kristen C. Lomuto Alexandra B. Loucas Katelynn E. Lynch Dominick J. Lynn Sophia Maina Charlotte F. Mann Tatiana A. Markou Maxwell J. Martin Alayna C. Marzolini Aurelie S. Maurice Jack D. Mayerhofer Ryan T. Mayerhofer Ava I. McCabe Thomas J. McCarthy James P. McClelland Caroline G. McEnroe Corinne M. McGetrick Miles J. McGovern Jack R. McNally Margaret M. McNally Ryan D. McNicholas Catherine M. Medeiros Joseph A. Mennella

Michelle S. Milano Dominick R. Milone Aniyah S. Mitchell Siena M. Morandi Caitlin G. Morgan Olivia R. Morin Cyprian Motyl Molly K. Munro James E. Murphy Julia M. Napolitano Christopher A. Nellis Lauren M. OBrien Abigail G. OConnell Callie E. OConnell Philip L. OConnell Cailin H. OToole Grace E. Patafio Kristen G. Pearson Robert J. Pericolosi Jason J. Petersen Kendall M. Pinsky Samantha N. Piscatelli Ali R. Pullaro Michael Thomas Quilty Mia K. Reisert Nicholas A. Rhodes Delyse A. Rios Alexi G. Rodriguez William L. Roesch Christopher R. Rosenbaum Sam D. Russo Sean D. Sandhaas Olivia G. Scalere Emily R. Scauri Jack M. Schaefer Charlotte H. Schmidt Claire E. Sclafani Ashley R. Sewell Anna Shao Tatum F. Shargel Tiffany D. Sorto Jack F. Sottovia Samantha G. Stein Jonathan A. Tassani Mateo S. Tchopourian Jenna Temple Adrianna R. Tumminello Christopher J. Vanco Matthew W. Varney Soleil S. Vasconez James Verutes Madeline C. Wallace Daniel C. Walter Adira A. Wilson Adriana N. Wool Juliana R. Yarris Allison K. Zacher

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She was very fortunate to have 11 Arlene Wohlfrath, a resident of Rockville Centre for 62 years and former great grandchildren: Kailyn, Kelsey, owner of Front Street Bakery, died on Tyler, Lucas, Leo, Juliana, Alexandra, Bobby, Riley, Sophia and William. FamiFeb. 9. She was 86. She was surrounded by her children ly members said the children always put until she peacefully took her last a smile on her face, especially in her breaths after suffering a major stroke. later days when life became challenging. Wohlfarth was bor n in Wohlfarth lived her life Oakland, Calif. on June 2, with honesty and integrity 1934. At the age of 19, she along with an incredible met the love of her life, John work ethic and strong family Wohlfarth, who was stavalues. She had a beautiful tioned in Alameda, Califorsmile and kind heart, family nia while serving in the U.S. members said. Navy. Those close to her They mar ried shor tly admired her toughness, after meeting and then drove cherished her friendship across the country to begin and appreciated her generostheir new lives together in ity. She was an avid reader arlene Wohlfarth New York, working for John’s and loved to travel. family bakery business. Most of all, Wohlfarth Wohlfarth is predeceased treasured spending time by her parents and five siblings. She is with her family at home in Rockville survived by her sister, Angie, and broth- Centre and out east in Mattituck. er, Steve, who still lives in Callifornia. Wohlfarth passed with dignity and Wohlfarth adored her family. She is grace, the exact way she lived her life. survived by her three loving children, Wohlfarth could not have written a Jeff Wohlfarth (Angela), Lisa Acerno more beautiful ending to the tremen(Kenny) and Gwen Cooleen (John). dous story of her life. Family members She was also blessed with 12 grand- said they find comfort knowing that she ch i l d re n : N i c o l e Wo h l f a r t h , J. J. is back in the arms of her husband, Wohlfarth (Leigh), Johnny Wohlfarth John. “She will be in our hearts forever (Danielle), Chris Acerno (Caitlin), Rob- and will be dearly missed by many.” ert Acerno (Ashley), Jessica Callaghan “We celebrated her life with a beauti(Pat), Jackie Acerno, J.P. Cooleen, Kend- ful mass on Feb. 15, said by Msgr. Jim all Cooleen, Brian Cooleen, Cliff LoSas- Lisante, giving her a beautiful send-off.” so and Christina LoSasso.

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ROCKVILLE CENTRE Program Coordinator, Rockville Centre Library values and how we want to shape the future. We’ve stopped charging overdue fines, which can be a barrier to library use. Our virtual programs allow people who are homebound or super busy to participate. We’ve explored new services, like our smart lockers. We’ve “yarn bombed” the library — a collective art project that shows how we can find beauty in even the worst situations. As Louise Glück wrote, “There is always something to be made of pain.” I’m usually reading one book and listening to another. Last spring, I listened to “Blindness” by Jose Saramago, the story of an epidemic of blindness that leads to a complete societal breakdown. It was intense but cathartic. This spring, I’ve been reading some of the fluffiest novels I can find, and I can’t wait to recommend them for people to read on the beach.

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e walked out of the library on that Friday the 13th in March of 2020 thinking we would be back in the library in two weeks. Of course, we quickly came to the realization that this was going to be a far longer situation than any of us wanted it to be. At that point, I had two concerns. First and foremost was, "How do we serve our patrons within our community and get them what they need, and how do we go beyond that?" My other concern was that I had people working in the library, and I wanted to help to protect them and keep them working, as well. And thank goodness for Zoom! It was something I had no experience with before, but it was easy. And I really credit our yoga instructor for that. He called me and said "I’m ready to go. This is easy, Sarah!" So, we

started back with our yoga classes, and then everything kind of took off from there. By mid-April, we had resumed and heightened our programing schedule. Then, we started to incorporate things like curbside pickup and our Library to Your Door program, which sends books out to 63 or so households where people are homebound. We have also had some best-selling authors for Zoom calls. But we are really a team here. In keeping the website going, keeping the social media going, keeping the children’s department running or keeping the adult reference department going, it has been a team effort, and our director has given us the opportunity to do the things that we are best at.

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Freeport and had watched the event. She wanted to tell me about the bars she remembered in the village, and it really speaks to the technology we have available that we could connect. Some of our other programs, like our book clubs, are also seeing more participants because they have an easier time attending the events virtually rather than in person. I doubt these virtual events will go away. All this has really shown how flexible libraries can be, and it proves that no matter what happens, we’ll be here to meet the challenge and be there for our communities.

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don’t necessarily have a lot of time, but still want to take advantage of the materials the library has to offer. We adapted really well. I think that just speaks to the strength of librarians everywhere. We were faced with a situation, everything was absolutely shut down, but we still had a duty to our community to provide them with what they need. People still needed information or entertainment, and we were able to provide that virtually. It definitely highlighted our strength. It was a strength that we didn’t even know we had and an adaptability. We adapted without ever thinking about it, and it’s the new normal now.

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South Side boys’ soccer coach Fred Paul usually isn’t too concerned where the Cyclones are seeded in the Nassau Class A playoff tournament, although this season is different. “All the playoff games are at the higher seeds so where we get seeded means more to me this year,” Paul said. “We want to play as many playoff games as possible on our field. I think if we finish well and nothing else changes throughout the county, we can be the 2-seed.” The Cyclones were undefeated through seven games, winning five while battling Great Neck North and defending county champion Jericho to scoreless draws. The deadlock with Jericho on April 6 was enough to clinch the Conference A-IV crown with three contests remaining. “We feel fortunate enough to be playing and talked about going out there and doing the best we can,” Paul said. “We’ve played only two games with our ideal lineup. We’ve shown some toughness and only allowed two goals so far.” Senior Jack Schwartzberg (42 saves, 5 shutouts) assumed the starting goalkeeper

role after serving as the backup in 2019. He’s answered the bell when called upon, Paul said, and is a strong communicator directing traffic in the box. Schwartzberg came up big against Jericho with a careerhigh 10 saves. The defense has been steady if not spectacular, led by senior outside back Timmy Warner and junior sweeper James Fahey. Warner gets the toughest assignment each game, Paul noted, and is a phenomenal one-on-one defender with great field awareness. Fahey, the starting sweeper, has been “a rock,” the coach said. Other key pieces on the back end are senior Dylan Saltzman, a varsity returnee on the outside, and juniors Christian Varvaro and Danny Silecchia. Varvaro also sees time in the midfield. While keeping opponents from doing damage on the scoreboard, the Cyclones are well-equipped to wreak havoc on the attack with the combination of senior captain Vasion Sinjari and sophomore Ryan McNicholas at striker. Sinjari has 7 goals, giving him 14 for his career, and handles all of the free kicks and corner kicks. McNicholas scored 7 and had a couple of assists as a freshman. “Vasion is our best player and go-to

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Local group to host Autism Awareness Walk The Hangout One Happy Place will be walking for autism awareness this Saturday, April 17. Hangout One Happy Place, a nonprofit organization based in Baldwin, serves as a safe space for special-needs children to socialize and engage in hands-on activities such as arts and crafts, games, karaoke singing and dancing.

The walk, organizers said, aims to give the group’s student a chance to shine. It will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Baldwin Harbor Town Park, located at 3232 Grand Ave. The students will play a big part in the walk by selling raffle tickets, making crafts to sell and decorating. The community is invited to join.

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By Nicole AlciNdor nalcindor@liherald.com

Our nurses — our heroes Herald Community Newspapers will shine a spotlight on the incredible nurses (registered nurses, nurse practitioners, LPNs, and others) who devote their lives to helping others in an upcoming special section that celebrates Nurses Week in May. This impactful supplement will highlight these selfless individuals who give of themselves, day in, day out, especially throughout the pandemic. Through heartwarming stories, these nurse heroes will be recognized for the

work they do every day, in times of crisis, and always. We invite you, our readers, to share your story about a nurse who has touched your life. Your “thank you,” along with a photo of the nurse being honored, will be published in this important tribute section. Submit your message of 150 words by Tuesday, April 20, to Karen Bloom, Special Sections Editor, at kbloom@liherald.com or Scott Brinton, Executive Editor, at sbrinton@ liherald.com.

County needs to allocate Covid-19 funds for orgs By c. williAm gAylor As part of the recently passed American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Nassau County will receive almost $400 million to be used for Covid-19 relief. Recently, I joined with my colleagues in the Legislative Majority calling on the county to establish a separate relief fund specifically targeted to help veteran, fraternal and other community organizations that own buildings and are struggling due to the pandemic. Since the onset of the coronavirus, these organizations have not been eligible for any kind of federal assistance or loan programs. As a result, many are facing major difficulties in paying rent, property taxes, utility bills and other necessary maintenance on their venues due to a lack of income because the pandemic has forced cancellation of events. While some of the restrictions are beginning to ease, fraternal organizations are nowhere near pre-pandemic levels and there’s no indication that will happen any time soon. Things are so dire for some that they might be forced to sell their buildings due to the loss in revenues they have suffered. The Legislature’s plan for a community organization Covid-19 relief fund

would be in two parts. The first would reimburse these organizations for the money they have lost over the last year when they could not be open for business. The second part would be the implementation of ongoing relief grants, which would be provided to these organizations until the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic are fully lifted. Veterans and fraternal halls are part of the fabric of our community. As a retired U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, I know firsthand the important role these facilities serve. The current administration will have some important decisions to make concerning where and how to best spend the millions for Covid-19 relief they will receive. Helping these organizations should be among the top priorities. I will continue my efforts to advocate for our proposed relief fund that will assist these types of venues as they await the time when they will be allowed to fully use their buildings for events and other activities. Bill Gaylor is a county legislator for Legislative District 6, which comprises Malverne, Lynbrook, North Lynbrook, Valley Stream and portions of Rockville Centre, Hewlett, Franklin Square and Woodmere.

It’s been a difficult year. For much of it, many people have been stuck inside, awaiting the end of the coronavirus pandemic, which, to date, has killed more than a halfmillion people in the United States. With the advent of vaccines and warm weather, however, Baldwin residents took to Baldwin Park and spoke about their hopes for the future. “I’m very excited about spring because it’s the best time of the year,” Baldwin resident Felicia Williamson, 75, said last week. “I’ve had both vaccine shots of the Moderna, and I’m more comfortable being out and about.” Williamson said that besides being restricted socially, the pandemic has Nicole Alcindor/Herald not affected her greatly. BAldwiN HigH ScHool students Cassandra Roger and Now that she has been Jayland Coward walked in Baldwin park and shared their vaccinated, she said, she thoughts about the Covid-19 vaccines. plans to eat out more and meet in person with Another resident, Lorraine Benoit, 48, friends more often. Baldwin resident Curtis Feggins, 40, said she is a nursing assistant on a recovwho received the Pfizer-BioNTech vac- ery floor in a hospital. She said she cine, said he is excited as the weather received the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. “During this pandemic, I’ve gained a warms because he is hopeful this summer will see the virus end. He said he planned lot of weight, so spring gives me the to take part in outdoor activities with his chance to exercise and lose the weight,” children, like baseball and softball and she said, adding that her weight gain is owing to the stress of her job, where she riding bikes. “It’s nice being outside because the has seen many patients die of Covid-19. “At first,” Benoit said, “I was nervous weather is changing,” Feggins said, “and the idea of getting the vaccine didn’t about getting vaccinated because the idea bother me because I’m just tired of the of having something that I’m not familiar virus. At one point, the pandemic closed with injected into my body scared me, but schools for my children, and this affected I felt more reassured when I saw more and more of my co-workers getting vaccimy kids more than it did me because of nated together . . . I feel so liberated now the lack of socialization.” Baldwin resident Jennifer Jusino, 37, that I’m vaccinated, and I’ll be protecting said she recently returned from a trip to myself and others.” As of April 6, people 16 and over in Mexico after she was vaccinated with the Pfizer-BioNTech shot with her husband. New York became eligible for the vaccine. The couple stayed in an all-inclusive Trials are still under way, however, to determine if it is safe to administer to resort. “I’m less nervous because as time pass- teenagers and children under 16. “I just turned 16, so I will get the vaces, more people are getting vaccinated,” Jusino said. “Mexico was top-notch and cine soon, and I’m happy the weather is very precautious because they take your warming up, as well, because this winter temperature and they have people that was a harder one than usual, being touch elevator buttons for you . . . They trapped inside all the time and having to follow strict social-distance protocols,” were so clean, too.” Jusino said she plans to travel more said Baldwin High school student and with her family to places that are within Baldwin resident Jayland Coward, adding driving distance in the next few weeks. As that his grandmother’s death from Covidan essential worker, she said the pandem- 19 also made the winter season painful for ic did cause her to lose some of her him. “Even though I’m too young to get the friends, who died of Covid-19. “My hope is that the pandemic goes vaccine,” 15-year-old Baldwin High away and that everyone can get healthy School student and Baldwin resident and vaccinated so that we can go back to Cassandra Roger said, “I’m not just normal,” she said. “Now that I’ve been going to run and get it done when I’m elivaccinated, I’m more comfortable going gible because I’ve heard a lot of rumors about the vaccines.” out to places now.”

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Inside LI hosts local colleges webinar By Nicole AlciNdor nalcindor@liherald.com

When the pandemic first hit, colleges had to change how they taught — they had to do so remotely or not at all — which resulted in emotional and even physical changes in many current and prospective students. For many Long Islanders already enrolled in local colleges, as time has passed, the changes that were new transitions only a year ago have become the new normal— with many students, faculty and staff having found new and innovative ways to adapt. Many Long Island high-schoolers who are considering college in the near future have been left with unanswered questions about university studies during the pandemic. To shed light on the many questions that they may be pondering, Herald Inside LI held a live Zoom webinar, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8. Panelists from local colleges and universities discussed accommodating students during a pandemic. Many panelists also reflected on what it was like when the pandemic first hit versus now. “When the pandemic first happened, it was harder to have the same type of interactions without in-person meetings, and I think eventually students and staff got sick of virtual meetings,” said Marguerite Lane, assistant vice president of enrollment management at Molloy College. “However, now I can happily say that we are having more personal contact, and the majority of our courses will be in-person in the fall.” Lane, who has worked at Molloy College for 33 years, said the school has adapted to the pandemic by bringing about many new changes to help students. Molloy recently completed renovations to new residence halls. Despite having mostly commuter students, the school does have a certain number of students who live on campus.

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HerAld iNside li held a live Zoom webinar called, “Staying Local for College,” on April 8. “We have had more than double the number of our students taking advantage of mental health counseling than usual, and I think it’s a great opportunity for students to use that campus resource during this pandemic time,” Lane said. St. Francis College has also had to offer more counseling services for students. Robert Oliva, St. Francis’s assistant vice president for enrollment management, said, “A lot of institutions have not been able to invest in mental health services for students during this tough time, but we were able to hire one new full-time counselor and 10 graduate student interns to help.” “The past year has shown us how flexible we can be

and persistent,” said Christine Murphy, vice president for enrollment management at St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn. “There was so much uncertainty before, but now we are able to do more advanced virtual events, we will have fall sports for this 2021 year, and we hope to give students more human interaction and experiences in the classroom or on the field or anywhere on campus.” “We have entered into the new normal ... We are not the same institution, and we are all going to see even more flexibility in the coming fall months for students,” said Joseph Posillico, vice president for enrollment management at the New York Institute of Technology. All the college enrollment officials present said their schools do not yet require a Covid-19 vaccine to take classes or take part in activities. The officials said receiving a vaccine will remain optional for students, unless state law changes or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests otherwise. “So many things have changed, but vaccines will remain optional for now,” concluded Stephanie Espina, Adelphi University’s director of undergraduate admissions. Hofstra University shifted its admissions process almost entirely to digital last year. Recruitment has been more personalized, explained Claire Fitzgibbon, director of undergraduate admissions at Hofstra University. By the coming fall, Hofstra aims to be back to in-person instruction exclusively. In coming weeks, clubs will be offering in-person meeting opportunities. “Everything is different, and it’s going to continue to look different,” Fitzgibbon said. “None of us know what the “new normal” will look like, but we’re going to build it together.” To watch the recording of this webinar, visit www. liherald.com/recordings, and to register for future webinars, visit www.liherald.com/insideli.

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LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ANNUAL SCHOOL DISTRICT AND LIBRARY ELECTION ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual Meeting of the qualified voters of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York will be held on May 18, 2021 at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York for the following purposes: a)To vote upon the annual School budget and the Library budget for the school year 2021/2022 and to authorize the levying of a tax upon the taxable property of the District for the foregoing purposes; b)To elect, for three year terms, two members of the Board of Education commencing July 1, 2021; c)To elect, for three-year terms, two Library Trustees commencing July 1, 2021; d)To vote upon such other propositions as may properly come before the meeting and conduct other business as authorized by law. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Board of Education of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of funds for the school year 2021/2022 beginning July 1, 2021. Said meeting may result in changes or modifications to expenditures for this budget and will be held at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, on April 20, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. Detailed copies of the proposed school budget will be available in each school building, the William H. Johnson Administration Building and the Public Library. NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Education will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2021 at 7:30 P.M. at South Side High School located at 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, for the purpose of presenting expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said School District for school year 2021/2022, at which time and which place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard. No changes to expenditures can be made at this time. NOTICE IS GIVEN, that the Library Board will hold a public meeting for the purpose of discussion of the expenditure of

funds and the budgeting therefore for the fiscal year 2021/2022 beginning July 1, 2021. Said meeting may result in changes or modifications to expenditures for this budget and will be held at the Rockville Centre Public Library, 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York on April 15, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. Detailed copies of the proposed Library budget will be available in the Library. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Library Board will hold a public hearing on May 6, 2021, at 7:30 P.M. in the Rockville Centre Public Library located at 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre New York, for the purpose of presenting expenditure of funds and the budgeting therefore relative to the appropriation of necessary funds to meet the necessary expenditures of said Library for school year 2021/2022, at which time and place all persons interested in the subject matter thereof concerning the same will have an opportunity to be heard. No changes to expenditures can be made at this time. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that the Annual Meeting and Election shall be conducted by voting on propositions and candidates on voting machines on said 18th day of May, 2021 commencing at 7:00 A.M. and ending at 9:00 P.M. at South Side High School located at 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for school purposes (School budget) exclusive of public moneys, and propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the school system for the ensuing year, may be inspected commencing on May 4, 2021 through the date of the Annual Meeting on the District’s website, in the William H. Johnson Administration Building and at each schoolhouse in which school is maintained, during the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. except Saturday, Sunday or holidays. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that a copy of the statement of the amount of money which will be required for the ensuing year for Library purposes (Library budget) exclusive of public moneys, and propositions involving expenditure of moneys and the operation of the Library for the ensuing year, may be inspected at the Library commencing on April 29, 2021 through the date of the Annual Meeting, except for holidays.

PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that nominations for the office of Member of the Board of Education and the Library Board, unless otherwise provided by law, shall be made by petition subscribed by at least one-hundredeighteen (118) qualified voters of the District. Petitions shall be filed in the office of the Clerk of the School District between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. prevailing time on April 19, 2021. Such petition shall state the residence of each signer and shall state the name and residence of the candidates. Candidates receiving the greatest number of votes shall be considered elected to fill the vacancies. Where terms are of different length, the candidate receiving the highest vote shall be elected to the longest term. However, a nomination may be rejected by the Board of Education if the candidate is ineligible for the office or declares his/her unwillingness to serve. AND NOTICE IS ALSO GIVEN that voter registration shall be permitted in the office of the District Clerk at the William H. Johnson Administration Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, during the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on school business days through May 13, 2021. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the register of voters shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall personally present themselves for registration; and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of the said register; and (3) voters permanently registered with the Board of Elections of the County of Nassau. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the registers containing the names of all persons entitled to vote at the Annual Election to be held on May 18, 2021 will be filed in the office of the District Clerk in the William H. Johnson Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, and will be open for inspection by any qualified voter of the District five days prior to said Annual Election, except Sunday, between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on weekdays and by appointment on Saturday. The register will also be open for inspection at the polls on the day of the said Annual Election, May

18, 2021, between the hours of 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 P.M. AND NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Board of Registration will meet during the hours of voting at the Annual District Meeting and Election on May 18, 2021 at the polling place for the purpose of preparing a register for District meetings or elections to be held more than thirty days subsequent to May 18, 2021. Said register shall include (1) all qualified voters of the District who shall present themselves personally for registration, and (2) all previously qualified voters of the District who shall have been previously registered for any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election and who shall have voted at any Annual or Special District Meeting or Election held or conducted at any time within the four calendar years prior to preparation of said register. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that applications for absentee ballots for the School District and Library election may be applied for at the office of the District Clerk, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY 11570. Applications for absentee ballots must be received no earlier than thirty (30) days before the election. If a ballot is to be mailed to an eligible voter, the application must be received by the District Clerk at least seven days before the election or an application may be picked up in person in the office of the District Clerk no later than the day before the election by the voter or his/her designated agent. Upon receiving a timely request for a mailed absentee ballot, the District Clerk will mail the ballot to the address set forth on the application no later than six (6) days before the election. Absentee ballots must be received in the office of the District Clerk by 5:00 P.M. on May 18, 2021, the day of the election. A list of all persons to whom absentee ballots shall have been issued will be available for inspection up to the day before the Annual Election in the office of the District Clerk, except Sundays, between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. on weekdays and by appointment on Saturdays. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that military voters who are not currently registered may apply to register as a qualified voter of the School District. Military voters who are qualified voters of the School District may submit an application for a military ballot. Military voters may designate a preference to receive a military voter registration,

military ballot application or military ballot by mail, facsimile transmission or electronic mail in their request for such registration, ballot application or ballot. Military voter registration forms and military ballot application forms must be received in the office of the District Clerk no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 22, 2021. No military ballot will be canvassed unless it is (1) received in the office of the District Clerk before the close of the polls on election day and showing a cancellation mark of the United States postal service or a foreign country’s postal service, or showing a dated endorsement of receipt by another agency of the United States government; or (2) received by the office of the District Clerk by no later than 5:00 p.m. on election day and signed and dated by the military voter and one witness thereto, with a date which is associated to be not later than the day before the election. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any proposition or question to be placed upon the voting machines shall be submitted in writing by petition subscribed by at least two-hundred-ninetysix (296) qualified voters of the District and filed in the office of the District Clerk between the hours of 8:15 A.M. and 4:30 P.M., not later than the 30th day preceding the meeting or election at which time such question or proposition shall be voted upon, except that this rule shall not apply to those questions or propositions which are required to be stated in the published or posted notice of the meeting or to those propositions or questions which the Board of Education has authority by law to present at any Annual or Special Meeting of the District. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a Real Property Tax Exemption Report, prepared in accordance with Section 495 of the Real Property Tax Law, will be annexed to any tentative/preliminary budget, as well as the final adopted budget of which it will form a part; and shall be posted on District bulletin board(s) maintained for Public Notices, as well as on the District’s website. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Board will convene a Special Meeting thereof within twenty four hours after filing with the District Clerk a written report of the results of the ballot for the purpose of examining and tabulating said report of the results of the ballot and declaring the results of the ballot; and the Board hereby designates itself

to be a set of poll clerks to case and canvass ballots pursuant to Education Law S2019 a, subdivision 2b at said Special Meeting of the Board. Dated:February 10, 2021 Rockville Centre, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE UFSD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK JACQUELINE WONG, DISTRICT CLERK 124905 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE AVISO DE LA ELECCIÓN ANNUAL DEL DISTRITO ESCOLAR Y LA BIBLIOTECA ROCKVILLE CENTRE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT NASSAU COUNTY, NEW YORK AVISO SE DICE QUE de que la Reunión Anual de votantes calificados del Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Nassau County, New York se llevará a cabo el 18 de mayo de 2021 en South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York para los siguientes propósitos: a)Votar sobre el presupuesto anual de la Escuela y el presupuesto de la Biblioteca para el año escolar 2021/2022 y autorizar la imposición de un impuesto sobre la propiedad gravable del Distrito para los fines anteriores; b)Elegir, por períodos de tres años, dos miembros de la Junta de Educación a partir del 1 de julio de 2021; c)Elegir, por períodos de tres años, dos administradores de bibliotecas a partir del 1 de julio de 2021; d)Votar sobre otras propuestas que se presenten debidamente antes de la reunión y realizar otros asuntos según lo autorice la ley. AVISO SE PROPORCIONA, que la Junta de Educación del Rockville Centre Union Free School District, Condado de Nassau, New York, llevará a cabo una reunión pública con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos para el año escolar 2021/2022 a partir del 1 de julio de 2021. . Dicha reunión puede resultar en cambios o modificaciones a los gastos de este presupuesto y se llevará a cabo en South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, el 20 de abril de 2021 a las 7:30 p.m. Copias detalladas del presupuesto escolar propuesto estarán disponibles en cada edificio escolar, el William H. Johnson Administration Building y la Biblioteca Pública.

AVISO SE PROPORCIONA de que la Junta de Educación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 6 de mayo de 2021 a las 7:30 p.m. en South Side High School ubicada en 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, con el propósito de presentar el gasto de fondos y el presupuesto por lo tanto relativo a la asignación de fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos necesarios de dicho Distrito Escolar para el año escolar 2021 / 2022, momento y lugar en el que todas las personas interesadas en el tema de la misma tendrán la oportunidad de ser escuchadas. No se pueden realizar cambios en los gastos en este momento. AVISO SE PROPORCIONA, que la Junta de Bibliotecas llevará a cabo una reunión pública con el propósito de discutir el gasto de fondos y el presupuesto por lo tanto para el año fiscal 2021/2022 a partir del 1 de julio de 2021. Dicha reunión puede resultar en cambios o modificaciones a los gastos. para este presupuesto y se llevará a cabo en la Biblioteca Pública de Rockville Centre, 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, New York el 15 de abril de 2021, a las 7:30 p.m. Las copias detalladas del presupuesto propuesto para la Biblioteca estarán disponibles en la Biblioteca. Y AVISO SE DA TAMBIÉN de que la Junta de la Biblioteca llevará a cabo una audiencia pública el 6 de mayo de 2021 a las 7:30 p.m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Rockville Centre ubicada en 221 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre New York, con el propósito de presentar el gasto de fondos y el presupuesto por lo tanto relativo a la apropiación de los fondos necesarios para cubrir los gastos necesarios de dicha Biblioteca para el año escolar 2021 / 2022, momento y lugar en el que todas las personas interesadas en el tema de la misma tendrán la oportunidad de ser escuchadas. No se pueden realizar cambios en los gastos en este momento. Y AVISO SE DA TAMBIÉN de que la Reunión Anual y la Elección se llevarán a cabo votando propuestas y candidatos en máquinas de votación el día 18 de mayo de 2021 a partir de las 7:00 A.M. y termina a las 9:00 P.M. en South Side High School ubicada en 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York. Y AVISO SE DA TAMBIÉN de que una copia del estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para fines escolares (presupuesto escolar) sin incluir el dinero público, y las proposiciones que

involucren el gasto de dinero y el funcionamiento del sistema escolar para el año siguiente, se puede inspeccionar a partir del 4 de mayo de 2021 hasta la fecha de la Reunión Anual en el sitio web del Distrito, en William H. Johnson Administration Building y en cada escuela en la que se mantiene la escuela, durante el horario de 9:00 A.M hasta las 4:00 P.M. excepto sábados, domingos o festivos. Y AVISO SE DA TAMBIÉN de que una copia del estado de cuenta de la cantidad de dinero que se requerirá para el año siguiente para fines de la Biblioteca (presupuesto de la Biblioteca) sin incluir el dinero público, y las proposiciones que involucren el gasto de dinero y el funcionamiento de la Biblioteca para el año siguiente, se podrá inspeccionar en la Biblioteca a partir del 29 de abril de 2021 hasta la fecha de la Reunión Anual, excepto los días festivos. POR FAVOR TOME NOTA ADICIONAL que las nominaciones para el cargo de Miembro de la Junta de Educación y la Junta de Bibliotecas, a menos que la ley disponga lo contrario, se harán mediante petición suscrita por al menos ciento dieciocho (118) votantes calificados del Distrito. Las peticiones deberán presentarse en la oficina del Secretario del Distrito Escolar entre las 8:15 a.m. y 5:00 P.M. el tiempo prevaleciente el 19 de abril de 2021. Dicha petición deberá indicar la residencia de cada firmante y deberá indicar el nombre y la residencia de los candidatos. Los candidatos que obtengan el mayor número de votos serán considerados elegidos para cubrir las vacantes. Cuando los mandatos sean de diferente duración, el candidato que obtenga el mayor número de votos será elegido para el mandato más largo. Sin embargo, la Mesa Directiva de Educación puede rechazar una nominación si el candidato no es elegible para el cargo o declara su falta de voluntad para servir. Y AVISO SE PROPORCIONA TAMBIÉN de que se permitirá el registro de votantes en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito en William H. Johnson Administration Building, 128 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, New York, durante el horario de 8:15 A.M. y 4:30 P.M. en los días hábiles escolares hasta el 13 de mayo de 2021. Y AVISO SE PROPORCIONA QUE de que el registro de votantes incluirá (1) todos los votantes calificados del Distrito que se

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30) días antes de la elección. Si se va a enviar una boleta a un votante elegible, el secretario de distrito debe recibir la solicitud al menos siete días antes de la elección o se puede recoger una solicitud en persona en la oficina del secretario de distrito a más tardar el día anterior. la elección por el votante o su agente designado. Al recibir una solicitud oportuna de una boleta de voto ausente enviada por correo, el secretario de distrito enviará la boleta a la dirección indicada en la solicitud a más tardar seis (6) días antes de la elección. Las boletas de voto ausente deben recibirse en la oficina del secretario de distrito antes de las 5:00 p.m. el 18 de mayo de 2021, día de las elecciones. Una lista de todas las personas a las que se les habrá enviado boletas de voto ausente estará disponible para su inspección hasta el día antes de la Elección Anual en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito, excepto los domingos, entre las 8:15 a.m. y 4:30 P.M. entre semana y con cita previa los sábados. POR FAVOR TOME NOTA ADICIONAL de que los votantes militares que no están registrados actualmente pueden solicitar registrarse como votantes calificados del distrito escolar. Los votantes militares que sean votantes calificados del distrito escolar pueden presentar una solicitud para una boleta militar. Los votantes militares pueden designar una preferencia para recibir un registro de votante militar, una solicitud de boleta militar o una boleta militar por correo, transmisión por fax o correo electrónico en su solicitud de dicho registro, solicitud de boleta o boleta. Los formularios de registro de votantes militares y los formularios de solicitud de boleta militar deben recibirse en la oficina del secretario de distrito a más tardar a las 5:00 p.m. el 22 de abril de 2021. No se registrará ninguna boleta militar a menos que (1) se reciba en la oficina del Secretario de Distrito antes del cierre de las urnas el día de las elecciones y muestre una marca de cancelación del servicio postal de los Estados Unidos o de un país extranjero servicio postal, o mostrando un endoso fechado de recibo de otra agencia del gobierno de los Estados Unidos; o (2) recibido por la oficina del secretario de distrito antes de las 5:00 p.m. el día de la elección y firmada y fechada por el votante militar y un testigo del mismo, con una fecha que se asocia como no posterior al día anterior a la elección.

POR FAVOR TENGA EN CUENTA de que cualquier propuesta o pregunta que se coloque en las máquinas de votación deberá presentarse por escrito mediante una petición suscrita por al menos doscientos noventa y seis (296) votantes calificados del Distrito y presentada en la oficina del Distrito. Empleado entre las 8:15 AM y 4:30 PM, no más tarde del trigésimo día anterior a la reunión o elección, momento en el que se votará sobre dicha pregunta o proposición, excepto que esta regla no se aplicará a aquellas preguntas o proposiciones que se requieran declarar en el o aviso publicado de la reunión o de aquellas proposiciones o preguntas que la Junta de Educación tiene autoridad por ley para presentar en cualquier Reunión Anual o Especial del Distrito. POR FAVOR TOME NOTA ADICIONAL que un Informe de Exención del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, elaborado de conformidad con la Sección 495 de la Ley del Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles, se adjuntará a cualquier presupuesto tentativo / preliminar, así como al presupuesto final adoptado del cual formará parte; y se publicará en los tablones de anuncios del distrito que se mantienen para los avisos públicos, así como en el sitio web del distrito. POR FAVOR TOME NOTA ADICIONAL que la Junta convocará una Reunión Especial de la misma dentro de las veinticuatro horas siguientes a la presentación ante el Secretario de Distrito un informe escrito de los resultados de la boleta con el propósito de examinar y tabular dicho informe de los resultados de la boleta y declarar la resultados de la votación; y la Junta se designa a sí misma como un grupo de secretarios electorales para el caso y escrutinio de las boletas de conformidad con la Ley de Educación S2019 a, subdivisión 2b en dicha Reunión Especial de la Junta. Dated:February 10, 2021 Rockville Centre, NY BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE UFSD COUNTY OF NASSAU, NEW YORK JACQUELINE WONG, DISTRICT CLERK 124907

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORMATION OF LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY. NAME: Parsonage Designs, LLC. Articles of Organization were filed with the Secretary of State of New York, (SSNY) on 10/13/2020. NY Office location: Nassau County. SSNY has been designated as agent of

the LLC upon whom process against it may be served. SSNY shall mail a copy of the process to:3480 Anchor Place, Oceanside, NY 11572 Purpose: To engage in any lawful act or activity. 125073

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that an Order granted by the Supreme Court, Nassau County, on the 22 day of March 2021 bearing the index number 21-000146, a copy of which may be examined at the Office of the Nassau County Clerk located at 240 Old Country Road, Mineola, New York, grants me the right to assume the name of Dina Lambiris. My present address is 881 N Village Ave, Rockville Centre NY 11570. The date of my birth is December 17th 1976; the place of birth is Queens N.Y.; the present name is Ntina Salouros (AKA Ntina Lambiris) 125462

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LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE OF NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER’S SALE OF TAX LIENS ON REAL ESTATE Notice is hereby given that commencing on May 5, 2021, will sell at public on-line auction the tax liens on certain real estate, unless the owner, mortgagee, occupant of or any other party in interest in such real estate shall have paid to the County Treasurer by May 3rd , 2021 the total amount of such unpaid taxes or assessments with the interest, penalties and other expenses and charges against the property. Such tax liens will be sold at the lowest rate of interest, not exceeding 10 percent per six-month period, for which any person or persons shall offer to take the total amount of such unpaid taxes as defined in Section 5-37.0 of the Nassau County Administrative Code. Effective with the February 2019 lien sale Ordinance No. 175-2015 requires a $175.00 per day registration fee for each person who intends to bid at the tax lien sale. Ordinance No. 175-2015 also requires that upon the issuance of the Lien Certificate there is due from the lien buyer a Tax Certificate Issue Fee of $20.00 per lien purchased. Pursuant to the provisions of the Nassau County Administrative Code at the discretion of the Nassau County Treasurer the auction will be conducted online. Further information concerning the procedures for the auction is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: https://www.nassaucount y n y. g o v / 5 2 6 / C o u n t y Treasurer

Should the Treasurer determine that an inperson auction shall be held, same will commence on the 5th day of May 2021 at the Office of The County Treasurer 1 West Street, Mineola or at some other location to be determined by the Treasurer. A list of all real estate in Nassau County on which tax liens are to be sold is available at the website of the Nassau County Treasurer at: http://www.nassaucounty ny.gov/DocumentCenter/ View/32293 A list of local properties upon which tax liens are to be sold will be advertised in this publication on or before April 22, 2021. Nassau County does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission to or access to, or treatment or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. Upon request, accommodations such as those required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to participate in all services, programs, activities and public hearings and events conducted by the Treasurer’s Office. Upon request, information can be made available in Braille, large print, audiotape or other alternative formats. For additional information, please call (516) 571-2090 ext. 1-3715. Dated: March 26,2021 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, York ___________________ TERMS OF SALE Such tax liens shall be sold subject to any and all superior tax liens of sovereignties and other municipalities and to all claims of record which the County may have thereon and subject to the provisions of the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts. However, such tax liens shall have priority over the County’s Differential Interest Lien, representing the excess, if any, of the interest and penalty borne at the maximum rate over the interest and penalty borne at the rate at which the lien is purchased. The Purchaser acknowledges that the tax lien(s) sold pursuant to these Terms of Sale may be subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or may become subject to such proceedings which may be commenced during the period in which a tax lien is held by a successful bidder or the assignee of same, which may modify a Purchaser’s rights with respect to the lien(s) and the property securing same. Such bankruptcy proceedings shall not affect the validity of the

tax lien. In addition to being subject to pending bankruptcy proceedings and/or the Federal and State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Acts, said purchaser’s right of foreclosure may be affected by the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act(FIRREA),12 U.S.C. ss 1811 et.seq., with regard to real property under Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation(FDIC) receivership. The County Treasurer reserves the right, without further notice and at any time, to withdraw from sale any of the parcels of land or premises herein listed. The Nassau County Treasurer reserves the right to intervene in any bankruptcy case/litigation where the property affected by the tax liens sold by the Treasurer is part of the bankruptcy estate. However, it is the sole responsibility of all tax lien purchasers to protect their legal interests in any bankruptcy case affecting their purchased tax lien, including but not limited to the filing of a proof of claim on their behalf, covering their investment in said tax lien. The Nassau County Treasurer and Nassau County and its agencies, assumes no responsibility for any legal representation of any tax lien purchaser in any legal proceeding including but not limited to a bankruptcy case where the purchased tax lien is at risk. The rate of interest and penalty at which any person purchases the tax lien shall be established by his bid. Each purchaser, immediately after the sale thereof, shall pay to the County Treasurer ten per cent of the amount for which the tax liens have been sold and the remaining ninety per cent within thirty days after such sale. If the purchaser at the tax sale shall fail to pay the remaining ninety per cent within ten days after he has been notified by the County Treasurer that the certificates of sale are ready for delivery, then all amounts deposited with the County Treasurer including but not limited to the ten per cent theretofore paid by him shall, without further notice or demand, be irrevocably forfeited by the purchaser and shall be retained by the County Treasurer as liquidated damages and the agreement to purchase shall be of no further effect. Time is of the essence in this sale. This sale is held pursuant to the Nassau County Administrative Code and interested parties are referred to such Code for additional information as to terms of the sale, rights of purchasers, maximum rates of

interest and other legal incidents of the sale. Furthermore, as to the bidding, 1. The bidder(s) agree that they will not work with any other bidder(s) to increase, maintain or stabilize interest rates or collaborate with any other bidder(s) to gain an unfair competitive advantage in the random number generator in the event of a tie bid(s) on a tax certificate. Bidder(s) further agree not to employ any bidding strategy designed to create an unfair competitive advantage in the tiebreaking process in the upcoming tax sale nor work with any other bidder(s) to engage in any bidding strategy that will result in a rotational award of tax certificates. 2. The tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) bid, will be arrived at independently and without direct or indirect consultation, communication or agreement with any other bidder and that the tax certificate(s) the Bidder will bid upon, and the interest rate(s) to be bid, have not been disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder, and will not be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to any other bidder prior to the close of bidding. No attempt has been made or will be made to, directly or indirectly, induce any other bidder to refrain from bidding on any tax certificate, to submit complementary bids, or to submit bids at specific interest rates. 3. The bids to be placed by the Bidder will be made in good faith and not pursuant to any direct or indirect, agreement or discussion with, or inducement from, any other bidder to submit a complementary or other noncompetitive bid. 4. If it is determined that the bidder(s) have violated any of these bid requirements then their bid shall be voided and if they were the successful bidder the lien and any deposits made in connection with said bid shall be forfeited. Dated: March 26, 2021 THE NASSAU COUNTY TREASURER Mineola, New York 125383 LEGAL NOTICE Notice of School District Public Hearing, District-Wide Safety Plan Rockville Centre UFSD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at 7:30 PM in the Auditorium at South Side High School, 140 Shepherd Street, Rockville Centre, NY at which time and place the Board of Education of the Rockville Centre Union Free School District will consider the Code of Conduct. The Public Hearing shall be

held at the time and place stated herein. The proposed ‘Code’ is available on the District website. Rockville Centre Union Free School District Rockville Centre, New York By: Jacqueline Wong, District Clerk 125499 PUBLIC AND LEGAL NOTICES… Printed in this publication can be found online. To search by publication name, go to: www.newyorkpublicnotices.com

LEGAL NOTICE VILLAGE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE ROCKVILLE CENTRE, NY NOTICE OF REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS Sealed proposals will be received by the Village of Rockville Centre Purchasing Department for the matter stated below. Proposals must be received at the Rockville Centre Police Department, 34 Maple Ave., Rockville Centre, New York 11570 until 11:00 am prevailing time on May 6, 2021. Proposals will be opened that day and read aloud in the Village Court Room. In accordance with Executive Order of the Governor of New York, the bid opening will be recorded, and the recording will be available on the Village website on May 7, 2021. The contract will be awarded as soon thereafter as practicable for: Living with the Bay Quality Assurance and Materials Testing Services Mill River Greenway, Smith Pond Rehabilitation and Lister Park Improvements Bid No.: 2104CD1(1014) The proposal specifications and plans can be examined on the Village’s website at www.rvcny.gov. Follow the link to the Purchasing Department. The following link contains all the technical documents and plans that are to be included with the RFP: https://www.dropbox.co m/sh/0rpglsvam1td9kq/A ADC0h6dY4K9A0RLN1EI1 9QTa?dl=0 All questions should be directed to the Purchasing Department. Please contact Debbie Advocate via email only, at d a d v o c a t e @ r v c n y. u s. Questions must be submitted no later than April 26, 2021 COB. Award of Contract will be made in accordance with applicable provisions of the law. The Village reserves the right to split awards between multiple bidders or reject all proposals, or make such determination as in the best interests of the Village, as provided by law. Purchasing Department 516-678-9295 125509

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resident Biden’s proposed $2 trillion infrastructure plan is remarkable for its ambition and breadth and for taking significant steps to address historic racial inequities. The president deserves great credit for recognizing, confronting and trying to tackle those inequities. As the plan evolves, it should focus further on how it will reduce racial segregation, the foundation of the inequities, and not just fix up the segregated communities that are so prominent in our nation’s landscape. ELAINE The Biden plan includes $20 billion GRoSS for a new program to reconnect neighborhoods cut off by historic transportation investment inequities. That will rightly undo past harm. The plan recognizes that people of color and low-income people are more likely to live in areas most vulnerable to flooding and other climate-change-related weather events, and it targets investments to support infrastructure there. It invests $100 billion to upgrade and build new public schools, noting that “we can’t close the opportunity gap if low-income kids go to school in buildings that undermine health and safety.” In both cases, assisting people living in

segregated communities is a worthy priority, and much should be done in the short term. But the core problem that requires addressing is the historic and structural discrimination and segregation that fuel inequity. Should these populations have to remain in the flood areas? Shouldn’t they have access to other communities, too? In some instances, fixing up segregated schools is long overdue. But what else is happening to encourage integrated schools? New school buildings can provide important incentives to encourage crossing of neighborhood borders. The infrastructure plan highlights the severe shortage of affordable housing in America, and invests $213 billion to produce, preserve and retrofit more than two million affordable and sustainable places to live. It pairs this investment with an innovative new approach to eliminate state and local exclusionary zoning laws, which play a vital role in housing discrimination and thus residential and school segregation. “For decades,” the plan states, “exclusionary zoning laws — like minimum lot sizes, mandatory parking requirements and prohibitions on multifamily housing — have inflated housing and construction costs and locked families out of areas with more opportunities. President Biden is calling on Congress to enact an innovative, new

competitive grant program that awards flexible and attractive funding to jurisdictions that take concrete steps to eliminate such needless barriers to producing affordable housing.” Exclusionary zoning often seems superficially innocuous. “It’s about density, not racism,” goes the argument. But its impact is to reduce options for more affordable housing and, therefore, a more diverse population. In some cases, it is specifically designed to give preference to those who already live in largely white communities. Two examples in New York highlight the problem. In 2014, the federal government sued the Town of Oyster Bay over two housing programs created to develop below-market-rate housing for first-time homeowners and older adults. The programs discriminated against African-Americans, because the initiatives gave preference to residents of the predominantly white town. Very few African-Americans (3 percent of residents) lived in the town at the time, and fewer than 1 percent of Black families living there were eligible for the program. Income-eligible Black residents nearby were blocked from participating. That is exclusionary zoning — and it is, in effect, racist. In a separate case in Westchester County, a False Claims Act lawsuit by the Anti-Dis-

he $2 trillion plan recognizes historic inequities in transportation.

crimination Center targeted exclusionary zoning. It resulted in Westchester settling the case and entering into a 2009 consent decree. As the center describes the outcome, “Westchester was prohibited from ignoring either the residential racial segregation that continues to plague it, or the municipal resistance to affordable housing development that stymies the possibility of changing those patterns.” The impact of exclusionary zoning is amplified by the fact that it does not exist in a vacuum. It is one aspect of a broader pattern of local control that derives from home rule — specific powers delegated by states to local municipalities. Those powers transfer to localities control of land use, public services and community benefits. In the context of predominantly white communities, local control provides the power to exclude. I have explored that further in a separate essay on “Housing Discrimination and Local Control.” Biden is right to address racial inequities with his infrastructure plan. He deserves praise for taking an innovative approach to tackling exclusionary zoning. What is needed now is a closer look at whether the plan overall does enough to dismantle racial segregation and the disparities it produces. It is a difficult balance. Keep what we have and make it better, or implement real transformation. Elaine Gross is president of ERASE Racism, the Long Island-based regional civil rights organization.

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y husband’s father was 14 and living in New York during the pandemic of 1918, sometimes known as the Spanish flu. He must have had memories of the time; surely he knew people who died in Brooklyn, where he lived. Yet according to my husband, his parents never mentioned the epidemic, which killed upward of 60 million people worldwide. My grandparents never talked about it, either. In 1918 they were in their 20s, and also lived in Brooklyn. On a personal level and in the RANDI press, there was a KREISS kind of collective amnesia about the pandemic, some say because the horror was overwhelming. In 2005, when I read “Wickett’s Remedy,” a novel about the pandemic by Myla Goldberg, I was amazed that a catastrophic epidemic had swept through this country so recently. Goldberg’s historical fiction told the tale not in the cold numbers of the body count, but in the arresting details of a community under siege — a study of how people behave in the grip of unyielding suffering. It

seems especially relevant now. The Spanish flu was a novel virus, like Covid-19. No one had immunity, and it surged through the city tenements, wiping out entire families. Hospitals had to set up tents outdoors, because they were filled beyond capacity. Bodies piled up on the streets of Philadelphia. There was no known cause and no cure. The virus traveled around the world on troop ships carrying soldiers to World War I battlegrounds. Like today, there was plenty of fake news about miracle cures and remedies. In Brooklyn, a group of chiropractors took out an ad in the Brooklyn Eagle newspaper, touting spinal adjustments as a cure for the disease. Their ad read in part, “If you catch cold easily and throw it off slowly, it indicates a lowered nervous vigor that must be corrected. … The cause lies in the derangement of that sensitive part of the anatomy, the spine. Spinal adjustments by a chiropractor, trained and skillful, will correct this condition.” Hydroxychloroquine, anyone? The same paper reported on Oct. 4, 1918, that 135 men appeared in court after being caught spitting in the street. The magistrate “imposed a fine of $1 on each of the defen-

dants and told them that with an influenza epidemic on hand they ought to be more careful.” On Oct. 15, the Eagle reported that there had been some 500,000 cases of Spanish flu in New York City. Low-cost meals were being prepared and distributed from an empty storefront in downtown Brooklyn. Then, as now, reckless behavior sometimes led to a spike in cases. In Eastport, Long Island, folks thought the worst was over, so they planned a celebration. The paper reported, “Flu was at party, epidemic follows.” Apparently there were only 15 glasses for more than 500 guests at the shindig, and it became a “superspreader” event. Eventually, even without a vaccine, without the medical interventions we have now, the cases of flu just started to drop, and the disease disappeared, with very little press coverage. It has been suggested that one reason people buried the memories with the bodies was that an even bigger tragedy was strutting on the world stage and grabbing the headlines: World War I. President Woodrow Wilson never made a public comment about the pandemic. There was no federal

he ‘deadliest event in all of human history’ brought about a collective amnesia.

response to the disease, no Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. So it played out quietly in towns and cities across the country. Yet “The 1918 influenza pandemic was the deadliest event in all of human history,” David M. Morens, an epidemiologist at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said in 2006. “It killed more people than any war, any pandemic, the Black Death, AIDS, you can pick your terrible event.” The 1918 flu killed some 675,000 Americans, according to the CDC. It is estimated that one-third of the world’s population became infected with the virus. I want to know more about how people got through the worst of it. How did they cope with the loss of life on such an epic scale? The Covid-19 death toll in America stands at 560,000 and counting, gaining on the 1918 death toll. Now we are the witnesses. Our duty is to keep the records of this time, the data and the eyewitness accounts, our personal stories. Contemporaneous newspaper accounts, the first drafts of history, along with the remarkable scientific advances we have seen, will help us prepare for the next pandemic when it strikes. Copyright 2021 Randi Kreiss. Randi can be reached at randik3@aol.com.

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letters Thanks from Sharon’s MLK Pantry To the Editor: As we just passed the one-year anniversary of Sharon’s MLK Pantry, we want to express our overwhelming gratitude to everyone who has contributed and volunteered. We began by feeding 22 families and, as food insecurity has grown, we now help more than 80 families every week. People’s generosity toward their neighbors has been heartwarming. Despite Covid, we saw new friendships develop and take root among neighbors who might never have met. It is our hope that with the ongoing assistance of community members and the village administration, we can continue to support our neighbors for as long as the need exists. Monetary donations can be sent to the AntiRacism Project — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — at 30 Seaman Ave., Rockville Centre, N.Y. 11570. All donations are used to purchase meats, produce

cies like the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration and NASA, point to a disturbing, and increasingly undeniable, trend: The earth is heating up, causing massive ice shelves in the Antarctic and Greenland to melt into the oceans, raising sea levels across the world. That spells potential disaster for Long Island. We are, after all, an island surrounded by oceanic waters. We might be able to cope with a one-foot rise in sea level. If the oceans were to rise three or more feet — as many leading scientists predict — that could put whole swaths of our shoreline underwater, if we don’t act now to bolster our shoreline defenses. We can’t afford to stick our heads in the sand of our pristine white beaches and hope for the best. Those beaches may not exist in the future if we do. Beyond undertaking flood-mitigation projects, the bond act would allot up to $700 million for green-energy projects intended to slow the rate of global warming. Traditional power plants that burn coal, oil and natural gas emit massive amounts of carbon dioxide — the main driver of climate change — into the atmosphere. Green-energy sources — wind, solar and geothermal — emit nothing. That is, they are carbon-free. Green energy represents our future. Now, not later, is the time to begin transitioning to a carbon-free energy grid. There are sound reasons beyond fighting climate change to do so. Coal and oil were once plentiful resources in the United States, but not anymore. They may not have dried up yet, but every day that we

burn through our supply of fossil fuels brings us one day closer to the point of no return, when they will be used up for good. If we’re extracting an oil called bitumen from open-pit tar-sand mines in Canada — an extraordinarily labor-intensive, costly and environmentally damaging process — then we know we’re reaching the end of the fossil-fuel-as-king era. Our only alternative path, for now at least, is green energy. Finally, the bond act would allocate $550 million to improve drinking-water quality across the state. For decades, Long Island has struggled to maintain the quality of its drinking water. Our water is piped up from aquifers, pockets of fresh water hundreds of feet below ground. Most chemicals that we apply to or dump into the ground eventually make their way into the aquifers, from industrial degreasers and lawn herbicides to gasoline that spills from filling stations. Water is our most precious resource, yet so often in the past we have treated it as if it mattered not at all. In recent years, however, we have begun to focus on protecting our water resources, and the bond act would only further efforts to preserve our aquifers. We can look around the world and see example after example of environmental disaster. We know this: Once we have made a mess of the natural world, it’s really hard to clean it up. Working proactively to preserve the environment is always best, and the Restore Mother Nature Bond Act, if passed, would do exactly that.

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assau County recently announced that it finished 2020 with a surplus of $75 million (subject to some adjustment, but it’s a reasonable number to work with). Sounds like good news, right? Not so fast. Let’s look behind this news. The surplus came about because $99 million of a $103 million federal grant to the county was used for salaries instead of increased Covid19 testing, aid to schools affected and other such pandemic-related expenses, for HowarD which the money was intended. kopeL How many people might have been saved had that been done? The county administration recently forced, with the help of the Nassau Interim Finance Authority, a refinancing of Nassau’s debt, claiming, against evidence, that the county would soon be insolvent without such action, with a projected year-end deficit of $385 million. The administration and NIFA insisted as late as last November that the refinancing and additional borrowing were critical, because sales taxes were

projected to decline 20 percent for the year. I pointed out at the time that such a decline was virtually impossible, given that, up until then, we had experienced a decline of about 8 percent, the economy was improving, and a virtual collapse of the entire economy would be required for us to drop 20 percent. I was right, and even conservative. The final number was about 5 percent. Besides the $75 million 2020 surplus, 2019 finished with a $112 million unrestricted/available surplus. However, NIFA said that unless the Legislature agreed to a refinance, it would reject our budget and initiate draconian service cuts. But wait, there’s more! The resulting refinance provides about $435 million in cash for the county. Understand that this isn’t a savings, but rather represents new borrowing and deferment of some payments into the future. In fact, in a record-low-interest environment, we actually borrowed at a higher rate than the original borrowed-money portion of the financing. That was irresponsible on the part of the administration, not to mention on the part of NIFA, which, ironically, was created to force financial

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The joke was on my clients — and staff To the editor: Re Randi kreiss’s April Fools column “Dogs on Long Island get a leg up on Covid” (April 1-7): Obviously, Randi is a very persuasive and skilled writer. Also obviously, some people don’t read her columns to the end — or even very carefully. I’ve been practicing veterinary medicine for 27 years. Two Mondays ago — my regular day off — two of my staff members texted me, all upset. Two pet owners had called our office, insisting that they be able to pick up the new Covid vaccine for their dogs. My two young staff members were totally caught off guard by this demand, and told the owners that

responsibility on the county. Finally, the federal government recently passed a new coronavirus pandemic relief bill, scheduled to provide Nassau County with an additional $397 million. I, and others in the Legislature’s Republican majority, pointed to the likelihood of this relief to NIFA at the time, but NIFA officials refused to account for this possibility, insisting on the refinance. The bottom line of all of this is that the county will soon, at least in the short term, be virtually swimming in new money available to spend — more than $1 billion, by my calculations. I will insist that this spending be done responsibly, and not simply be used to support the administration’s re-election campaign this fall. But what would “responsibly” look like? I don’t have to point out to anyone living or working in Nassau County that real estate taxes are out of control, and in fact are the highest in the country for equivalently valued properties. The recent reassessment conducted by the administration has resulted in tax increases for about 65 percent of homeowners, which will keep growing over the next few years as they are phased in. Finally, Nassau County has a huge over-

hang of refund payments due to homeowners and business property owners — full disclosure, this includes me and other family members, along with many thousands of others — going back many years, resulting from previous overassessments. These cannot be put off indefinitely. They are obligations of the county, bear much higher interest than county bonds and must eventually be paid, with interest. I propose that we use a major portion of the newly available money to finally clear the decks, to the extent possible, of refunds to property owners. This would have several tremendous benefits. First, during a period of depressed business and lower earnings because of Covid-19, it would provide a welcome source of funds for many people and small businesses that desperately need it. At the same time, it would use the newly borrowed, relatively cheap, funds to clear up other high-interest-bearing obligations of the county, and improve its finances going forward. That would result in lower costs in the future and, we would hope, help to slow or stop the growth of real estate taxes that are increasingly a burden that many cannot afford. Howard J. Kopel, a Republican from Lawrence who represents Nassau County’s 7th Legislative District, is deputy presiding officer of the Legislature.

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they had not heard of such a vaccine. The clients were irate, and yelled at them! T hey “deserved” and demanded the vaccine! The girls told them that they’d have to look into it, and in a panic, they looked it up on the internet — and found Randi’s column, which they didn’t read carefully or to the end, either. They forwarded it to me: “Read this!” Panic! So I read it — and I laughed. “Project Woof Speed” — Ha! Free trip to Buffalo — Ha! And so many other funny things as well! I screen-shot the last paragraph, used an app to circle it in red and texted it back to my girls. They felt so silly! What was worse was that they regretted not knowing about the column first so they could have been weaponized against those crazy calls and getting yelled at for not knowing anything about this vaccine that was the clients’ “right” to have! How they would’ve loved to calmly respond, “Please read the article to the end.” As the kids say, “SMH. Shaking My Head.” Randi’s a funny lady. DR. kAReN LISS Merrick

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